[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 57 (Monday, April 3, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 RECOGNIZING WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS DAY

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 3, 2017

  Mr. KATKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the Margaret 
L. Williams Developmental Evaluation Center of the Upstate Medical 
Center Golisano Children's Hospital for its World Autism Awareness Day 
event on April 2nd.
   This year marks the third year that the Center has worked with the 
Central New York community to light up notable Downtown Syracuse 
buildings in blue to highlight the beginning of April as World Autism 
Month.
   Light it Up Blue is a unique, global campaign to increase 
understanding and acceptance of autism. Thousands of iconic landmarks, 
buildings, and community centers nationwide ``Light it Up Blue'' in 
support of individuals living with autism and to help promote 
understanding and acceptance of autism.
   While there is no known cause or cure for autism, increased 
awareness of the multiple types of autism spectrum disorder enables 
families to seek early and proper treatment.
   I commend the Margaret L. Williams Developmental Evaluation Center 
of the Upstate Medical Center Golisano Children's Hospital for its 
efforts to support and enhance autism awareness in Central New York.

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